I've always wondered if there was ever a time when a batter intentionally struck himself out on a 2-strike pitch that was clearly going to get past the catcher, and make it to first base anyway via wild pitch/past ball.

First, something like Mumford & Sons (don't hate me). I've heard their "genre" defined a lot of different ways, but something along the lines of pop-folk, folk-rock, shout-folk(?). Essentially more upbeat, vocal-heavy (maybe even anthemic?) folk music. Been loving The Oh Hellos lately as well, in a somewhat similar vein.

These are fairly standard for my area, though the Mazda6 does seem a bit much for the miles. I put it on the list, as I had heard that they are comparable to Toyota/Honda in terms of reliability and longevity, and that's about the price of a similar Corolla/Accord, from what I've seen.

These are all from larger reputable dealerships, so obviously I'm not getting private party prices, but I also feel like craigslist/private parties tend to be riskier purchases, so I'm okay with slightly inflated prices for a bit of convenience and peace of mind.

Ah, no problem! I've got more than enough books, just thought it was a shame nobody had taken you up on your offer, especially for such a great author. No need to send me anything else, those other 2 can go to someone who needs them more. :)